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From the Principal

One aspect of children’s learning that we value greatly at Wattle Grove is the development of leadership skills within our students. These skills are developed gradually over the years in children from Kindergarten through to Year 6. Within each class, children are taught specific leadership roles and responsibilities within learning teams. There are also opportunities for children to become Student Councillors. Each class, from Year 1 – 6, has two councillors on the Student Council which meets throughout the term to develop new ideas, discuss issues and provide solutions to problems. Students are very adept at presenting their ideas on behalf of their class but also develop wonderful real life skills in asking clarifying questions, resolving problems, building on to the ideas of others, active listening and developing an understanding of correct meeting protocols. Children in Year 6 also have the opportunity to be Student Representatives who lead the student population throughout the year and take on a variety of leadership roles representing the school. It is important that we teach our children these skills explicitly whilst they are young, so that they will have the opportunity to build upon them at high school and then later in life.

Many thanks to all the parents who wrote Acknowledgements for staff and students earlier in the year. These were all passed on to the recipients and have been gratefully received. If you require further Acknowledgements, they are available from class teachers or the Administration and can be placed in the Acknowledgment Box outside the Admin. Once again, a little thank you goes such a long way.

Educators around the world increasingly emphasise the importance of values education in schooling today. It is essential that there is a strong focus in schools on values and the partnerships between schools and their communities, to promote positive social values and citizenship. Within our school, we have a wonderful Values Programme to help guide children with their behaviour, decision making, their conduct and distinguishing between right and wrong. In teaching children about values, we are not only teaching children about good behaviours, we are demonstrating the importance that we place on developing values for life. Each week, children focus on a specific aspect of our Values Programme and children are nominated for an award at assembly. Our School Chaplain, Mrs Daphne Bennett, assists us with this programme throughout the school. We have wonderful children within our school who are caring and kind and we want them to all grow up to be wonderful human beings. This year, Physical Education continues to

be an important part of the learning and teaching programme within our school. As part of the Federal Government’s requirement, all children participate in at least two hours of physical activity each week. The purpose of this is, not only to ensure that children of today are having enough physical activity to ensure a healthy lifestyle, but also to provide them with the skills to develop and enjoy a range of sports. In doing so, children will become far

Physical Education

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August

27 Book Week Parade

28 Junior Assembly Rms 6 & 7

September

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Student Leadership Values

20th August 2020 The Official Newsletter of Wattle Grove Primary School Term 3, Issue 12

September

1 “Wattle Day”

2 Faction Carnival K/P Jumps & Throws

3 School Photos

4 Faction Carnival

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more confident and enthusiastic towards participating in sports beyond the school and hopefully throughout their lives. Wattle Grove Primary School has had a very dynamic Physical Education Programme for many years and this year is no exception. This term, the focus is on the development of athletic skills in readiness for our Faction Sports Carnivals on

Wednesday, 2 September (Jumps/Throws – morning followed by the Kindy/Pre-primary Carnival in the afternoon) and the Faction Carnival (Years K- 6) on Friday, 4 September. We are looking forward to these events and hope to see you all there.

Julie Roberts

Principal

Deputy Principal Corner

Learning how to spell words is one of the most useful lifelong skills. It builds the basic foundation that all children will need throughout their education and life in general. Learning how to spell is very important for other basic skills, including writing and reading. Children should be able to read a word before they attempt to spell the word. Here are some ideas to help with spelling at home: Encourage children to ‘have a go’ at spelling a new word - Making a first attempt is good for confidence, and it can reinforce spelling patterns and help identify problem areas. Make sure children remember to use their phonics as they try to spell a word - Encourage children to break the word they want to spell into its individual sounds and then try to match those sounds to the letters of the alphabet. Ask children to write down the words that they need to remember how to spell - The physical act of writing the words by hand helps to anchor the spelling in children’s memories and encourages them to think about the letters that represent the sounds in the word. You just don’t get the same benefits if children type the words into a PC or tablet. Making silly sentences can be great fun - Challenge your child to write a silly sentence, including as many of the words on their spelling list as possible. For example, your child may have to learn ‘room, took, hoop, foot, book’. They could make up a silly sentence such as ‘The boy took his book across the room but got his foot caught in a hoop’. Again they could draw illustrations to go with the sentences. Hidden words is a game that you can prepare yourself - Write the words on your child ’s spelling list, hidden in a series of letters. Now that they are hidden, ask your child to find them.

For example: Sfhplayknc - play qrubitpdh – bit nvzbikejfa – bike Spelling practice should always be supervised. This will ensure that your child is getting the most out of an activity. Set aside some time every evening to do a quick spelling practice. Even if it’s just ten minutes. If your child is overwhelmed by the number of words, then break the list into chunks and only try a few at a time. Year 3 students have been taking part in the Spelling Bee competition this week. It has been wonderful to see the dedication and hard work they have demonstrated. There have been some extremely tricky words for the students to spell and I have been so proud of their efforts. The final round will take place in Week 6. Good luck to all students taking part.

Helen McIlwraith Deputy Principal

Friday of Week 4 saw the students from Rooms 14, 15 and 23 host the Senior Assembly. With a theme of 'Poetry', they got the chance to perform two poems in front of parents, students and staff, as well as hosting duties involving speakers from each class. The students worked so hard to prepare, including learning their speaking parts, remembering poems, songs and actions and completing poems for the WOW Writing Boards. All the students performed and spoke very well, and their excitement was tangible as they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to perform for everyone. Congratulations to these students who were presented with Merit Certificates at assembly on 14th August 2020: Year 2/3 Rm 14 Ashdon, Jefrin, Frida Year 3 Rm 15 Thanuja, Ritaaz Year 3 Rm 23 Sonia, Kabilan, Dhwaj Year 3/4 Rm 25 Anna, Hrithikeshwar, Christian Year 4 Rm 13 Jacob, Tahsan, Chloe Year 4 Room 26 Philip, Joshua, Liora, Taylor Year 4 Room 29 Dibbo, Elly-Lee, Anas, Asher Year 4/5 Room 8 Wesley, Annabelle, Year 5 Room 12 Parth, Isam, Natalia, Tylah Year 5 Rm 18 Canaan, Tessa, Krissy, Sarah Year 5 Rm 27 Gazal, Roentgen, Ella-Grace, Chanelle Year 4/5/6 Rm 22 Amelia, Alysha, Rajbir, Jiani Year 6 Room 11 Nad, Harrison, Akash, Grace Year 6 Room 17 Trent, Layla, Sohail, Malak Year 6 Room 31 Antony, Kayden, Ruia, Isabelle Sports Award Connor, Legacy, Peyton Senior Sports Award Neve LOTE Award Jashwanth, Srihari, Joshua, Misbah Science Award Samantha, Osman Art Award Room 17 Values Award Maddison, Arjun

Spelling Merit Certificates - Senior

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Uniform Shop

Visit the www.Quickcliq.com.au Sign up by completing the registration form. Receive a confirmation email with activation link Activate your account and login to the website Add a student and nominate their school Order whenever you like.

As we come into a change of season and school uniform attire, all children must be in school uniform in accordance with the School Dress Code Policy. As a school, we all work very hard to ensure that our school uniform is maintained throughout each room of the school. The School Board awards the School Uniform Award to the class with the best representation of the school’s uniform. Parents are asked to please ensure that only dark green and yellow school colours are worn. Dark green scarves, gloves and leggings (only with a skirt) may also be worn at school. No jewellery is to be worn other than a watch, earrings –sleepers or studs, and jewellery of religious or cultural significance. Hair must be neat and out of children’s eyes with hair below shoulder length tied up. No cosmetics are to be worn. The School Dress code:

Fosters and enhances the public image of the school

Ensures students are safely and appropriately dressed for specific school activities

Encourages equality among students

Assists building school and team spirit

Is cost effective for all parents.

Financial support provided by parents has always played an important role in the provision of resources and the school’s capacity to add value to children’s learning experiences. For example, parent voluntary contributions assist schools to provide resources for all classes and can include items such as reading books, puzzles and blocks for the littles ones, maths equipment, paint and craft supplies, dictionaries, atlases, iPads, maths and sports equipment. Each year the School Board sets the contribution amount and for 2020 the schedule is:

Thank you to the many parents who have already paid their school contributions this year. It makes a significant difference and is greatly appreciated.

1 child $60.00

2 children $100.00

3 + children $135.00

School Dress Code

School Contributions

Payment App

Uniform Shop is now open at the following times:

Thursday morning 8.30am to 9am

Friday afternoon 2.45pm to 3.15pm

Orders can still be placed via www.QuickCliq.com.au or alternatively you can complete a Uniform Order Form via the School Website or in our Administration Office..

These forms can be handed into our Administration Office.

Delivery will be to your child’s classroom.

Have you downloaded the QKR payment app? This is a safe, electronic way to makes payments for your child’s Voluntary Contributions, incursions and excursions.

The students have been busy practising their skills at Faction Training during lunchtimes over the last couple of weeks, under the guidance of their faction captains and vice captains. They have been working on Leader Ball, Pass Ball, Circle Ball, running and a new game, Zig Zag Relay, which will replace Tunnel Ball. Classes have also been practising these team games each morning, during Daily Fitness. Faction Teachers have been conducting run-offs, to select the best competitors for the running events. Our Faction Carnival will be held in Week Seven, weather permitting. The jumps, throws and distance races will be held on Wednesday, September 2. The K-P Tabloid Carnival will commence after lunch on this day, as well. The main carnival will be held on Friday, September 4. Parents will be advised of the format for the 2020 Faction Carnival closer to the event, as social distancing may necessitate some changes from previous years.

Mr Sherlock

Numero

ACROD Parking Bay

Packs of Numero® are available for

purchase at the front office for $15.00. Please provide the correct cash in a

sealed envelope.

Faction Carnival Update

A timely reminder to do the right thing for all in our school, particularly when the weather may not be favourable. Please do not park in the school ACROD parking bays if you do not have a valid ACROD permit.

It is an offence to park or stop in a disabled parking bay unless displaying a valid ACROD permit.

Information on eligibility and how to apply for a permit is available at the following website:

https://www.nds.org.au/resources/acrod-parking-program

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Olivia Hello, my name is Olivia B and I am currently 11 years old. I am in Room 11 with Mrs Lowther and I have been at Wattle Grove Primary School since Kindy (2013). My mum comes from Ireland. I was born in Australia as were my dad and my brother. I only have one sibling. The only hobby I do out of school is Gymnastics. I go three times a week and I’m currently in Star 4. I also like to play on my trampoline. The things I like about Wattle Grove is that we do Literacy Pro and we get certificates for reading when you reach a certain point. I am very friendly to all students and I’m helpful. We have nice, clean school grounds and we always love to clean. I always give 120% into ALL the work I do. I also like how we have fundraisers and dress up days. As a Student Representative, I hope to improve my public speaking and get better at making decisions. I would love to help with fundraising and counting the money that we raise. I would be happy to organise fun activities for the school.

Pari Hello, my name is Pari and I am in Room 17 with Miss Balogh. I have attended Wattle Grove Primary School for six years. My family is from India and we settled here a few years ago. My older brother and I were born in Hamilton, New Zealand. I grew up mostly in Perth and I enjoy spending my free time drawing and playing with my friends. This year I had the best opportunity, I was able to participate in the P.A.C.E.S program at Darling Range Community College. The things I mostly enjoy about Wattle Grove Primary School are: The friendly environment which welcomes everyone The enjoyable challenging work We treat each other kindly and as family We strive for the best, 120% to be precise The fundraiser and free dress ups days we partake in As a Student Representative, I want to develop better leadership skills and improve my public speaking. I look forward to becoming a better role model for the younger children in the school. I am more than willing to help younger students to solve playground problems because I really looked up to the older students when I was their age.

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Noah Hello, my name is Noah and I am in Room 17 with Ms Balogh. I have attended Wattle Grove Primary School for eight years. I have three siblings: two sisters and one brother. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing videogames. The things I enjoy about school the most are: I like having the opportunity to hang out with my friends I enjoy mathematics and science I like sport, A LOT. I like sport because Mr Sherlock is kind and in sport we play

dodgeball which I really enjoy. I love the amazing education I receive at Wattle Grove Primary School and also

the clean environment around the school As a Student Representative, I would love to start a fundraiser to raise money for 65 Roses for Cystic Fibrosis. I look forward to being a positive role model for the younger students as our school motto is Give to Receive. I cannot wait to practise my public speaking in the Student Representative and Student Councillor meetings.

Nad My name is Nad and I am in Room 11 with Mrs Lowther. I am a Year Six student and I am eleven years old. I’ve also got two sisters and one brother. I have been at Wattle Grove Primary school for seven years. My sister and I were born here and my parents and my two older siblings came to Australia in 2007. My hobbies are playing soccer, and I am a member of a soccer club This school has a lot of hard workers and a lot of fun days such as carnivals. The best one is the sports carnival. We also have nice and clean school grounds. We have really caring people and kind teachers. The teachers give us challenging work to make us students smart and helps us have a good future. In my time as Student Representative, I would like to accomplish a lot of fundraising for lots of needs, such as cancer and bushfires. I would also like to organise lots of activities and games for the younger students so they can play during lunch/recess. I will be a great role model for younger students.

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Josmy My name is Josmy and I am in Room 11 with Mrs Lowther. I am currently in Year Six and I have been at Wattle Grove Primary School for three years. I have two brothers. My hobbies are colouring and reading. My whole family was born in India. I live with my mum, dad, grandma and brothers. Some things I like about Wattle Grove Primary School are that we have excellent teachers and we have great reading programmes such as, Literacy Pro. I think it’s great that we all get along and that the students are so kind to one another. I also like the challenging work. We also have fun events such as sport carnivals, free dress day, special days such as Book Week and Harmony Day. As a Student Representative, I hope to develop my leadership skills and become better at public speaking. I would also like to organise activities and games for younger students.

Leo Hello, my name is Leo. I am ten years old and I am in Year Six in Room 11. I have been at Wattle Grove Primary School for six years, since Year One. My experience at this school has been amazing and interesting. My favourite sport is basketball. I have many interests and hobbies, but I especially love to create. I am a drawing master, and I always love to work. I am a friendly and helpful kid and I firmly believe that Wattle Grove is the best school in WA. Wattle Grove has a long history. This school is just like home to me. The staff are friendly and everyone is supportive. This school is well known for its vast knowledge and how we are encouraged to do well. Children here always give not 100 but 120% in all tasks. They set goal that are appropriate for their year and never give up. As a Student Representative, I want to act as a role-model to the younger students. I have lots of ideas to help make our school an even better place. I am looking forward to assisting other students both in class and the playground.

Joanna Hi! I’m in Year Six, Room 11. My name is Joanna and I’m very excited to be a Student Representative. I’m also sad because it’s my last year at Wattle Grove Primary School. I have two siblings, an older brother and a younger brother. I play badminton and enjoy cooking. There are many things I like about this school, but the three things l love most about the school are that the teachers give us goals to work on. I like this because it lets me have an idea of what to work for. The second thing I like about this school is that there are a lot of wonderful teachers to support all of us. The best thing I like about the school is all the friends you can make in one day. As a Student Representative, I hope to improve my public speaking and be a role-model to others. By becoming a better public speaker, I can be a better citizen and take more of a lead in events.

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